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Study: Poor sleep may raise risk for Alzheimer’s
The amount of time people spend in certain stages of sleep seems to affect brain health in ways that can affect the risk for ...
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States’ inaction puts aging population at risk during emergencies
Los Angeles experienced devastating wildfires that claimed at least 29 lives and destroyed more than 16,000 structures. The ...
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Amber King
In January of this year, Los Angeles experienced devastating wildfires that claimed at least 29 lives and destroyed more than ...
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Flu raises hospitalization risk in people with congestive heart failure fourfold, study finds
Adults who had underlying medical conditions and then developed the flu were four times more likely to be hospitalized with the virus compared to those who didn’t have underlying medical issues, ...
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Atrial fibrillation linked to increased risk of dementia
Atrial fibrillation diagnosed in midlife is linked to a 21% increased risk of dementia at any age and a 36% higher risk of ...
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Social interaction in aging linked to cognitive health, emotional well-being
Two recent studies, although distinct in focus and methodology, point to complementary findings that, in individuals living ...